Emergency Communication

Alerte de détresse

An internationally recognized signal, transmitted by GMDSS or VHF, indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

Quick answer: An internationally recognized signal, transmitted by GMDSS or VHF, indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

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Quick answer

An internationally recognized signal, transmitted by GMDSS or VHF, indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

Why it matters

Alerte de détresse matters because it supports clear communication in Emergency Communication contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Alerte de détresse?

In this glossary, Alerte de détresse refers to: An internationally recognized signal, transmitted by GMDSS or VHF, indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

How is Alerte de détresse used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Navire BOREAL, confirmez avoir reçu l’alerte de détresse sur DSC et être prêt à relayer le message au MRCC."

Why does Alerte de détresse matter in maritime?

Alerte de détresse matters because it supports clear communication in Emergency Communication contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Who uses Alerte de détresse?

Alerte de détresse is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Alerte de détresse belong to?

In this glossary, Alerte de détresse is grouped under Emergency Communication. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.

Definition

An internationally recognized signal, transmitted by GMDSS or VHF, indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

Operational example

Vessel BOREAL, confirm you have received the distress alert on DSC and are ready to relay the message to MRCC.

Localized term

Alerte de détresse

Localized example

Navire BOREAL, confirmez avoir reçu l’alerte de détresse sur DSC et être prêt à relayer le message au MRCC.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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